McLaren P1 Production Begins, Nearly All 375 Examples Pre-Sold

With production of the McLaren P1 ramping up, the automaker has shared some assembly line pictures on its Facebook page. Those looking to purchase the $1.1 million-plus hybrid supercar need to act quick, though, as nearly all of the 375 examples to be produced have been pre-sold.

As the majority of P1 buyers are expected to customize their cars through the McLaren Special Operations division, the P1's assembly line features a viewing suite where owners can watch their car being built. Just one McLaren P1 will be completed per day. Buyers can customize their McLaren P1's interior and exterior colors and materials - including the degree of exposed carbon fiber.The McLaren P1 supercar's powertrain consists of a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 (727 hp/531 lb-ft) and a rear electric motor (176 hp/192 lb-ft). Power is routed to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Combined output is rated 903 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. McLaren claims the hybrid supercar has a top speed of 217 mph, though handling and track performance are the P1's main objectives.